Director of Technical Assistance & Training, HCS
Columbia University, School of Social Work, SIG
New York, NY
2020 - Current
Dawn E. Gruss
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate, astute, and innovative professional with a keen eye for identifying community needs and creating movement for social change. Evaluates and monitors current social issues and proposes viable solutions needed for change. Known for building and strengthening relations across functions that drive cohesive and strategic operations. Provides creative, alternative program methodologies that reduce time and limit error.
Work History
Director of English Language Curriculum
Etonkids Educational Group
Beijing, China
2019 - 2020
Director of School Health
NYU Langone, FQHC
Brooklyn, NY
2018 - 2019
Director of Special Education
Chittenden South Supervisory Union
Shelburne, VT
2015 - 2017
Principal, Middle School
Colchester School District
Colchester, VT
2011 - 2015
Coordinator of Student Support Programs
Chittenden Central Supervisory Union
Essex Junction, VT
2007 - 2011
District Evaluator, K-12
Winooski School District
Winooski, VT
2001 - 2007
Crisis Clinician & DBT Therapist
Howard Center for Human Services
Burlington, VT
1996 - 2002
Education
Certificate - School Leadership
University of Vermont, Snelling Center
Burlington, VT01-2010
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - School Administration
Saint Michael's College
Colchester01-2007
M.Ed. - Special Education
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT01-1999
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Applied Psychology Concentration
East Stroudsburg State University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA01-1992
Skills
- Project Management & Coordination
- Professional Coaching
- Program Planning, Development, Implementation & Management
- Strong Verbal & Written Communication
- Creativity and Innovation
- Content Development
- Training Program Design & Delivery
- Community Education
- Workshop Coordination & Facilitation
- Qualitative Interviews
- Data Collection, Tracking & Analysis
- Task Management & Staff Supervision
- Scholarly Authorship
Timeline
Director of Technical Assistance & Training, HCS
Columbia University, School of Social Work, SIG
2020 - Current
Director of English Language Curriculum
Etonkids Educational Group
2019 - 2020
Director of School Health
NYU Langone, FQHC
2018 - 2019
Director of Special Education
Chittenden South Supervisory Union
2015 - 2017
Principal, Middle School
Colchester School District
2011 - 2015
Coordinator of Student Support Programs
Chittenden Central Supervisory Union
2007 - 2011
District Evaluator, K-12
Winooski School District
2001 - 2007
Crisis Clinician & DBT Therapist
Howard Center for Human Services
1996 - 2002
Certificate - School Leadership
University of Vermont, Snelling Center
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - School Administration
Saint Michael's College
M.Ed. - Special Education
Saint Michael's College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Applied Psychology Concentration
East Stroudsburg State University of Pennsylvania
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